Is Delord good Armagnac?

Is Delord good Armagnac?

Delord is probably one of the most famous Armagnac houses and for good reason. The label was founded in 1893 by Prosper Delord, a travelling distiller, who transported his still by horse and cart between producers. Today, it continues to operate as a family business after four generations.

What is Delord Armagnac?

Delord is one of three armagnac houses (along with Janneau and Samalens) that uses pot stills for the armagnac, along with the traditional armagnac continuous still. About 20% of Delord’s wine is double-distilled. Double pot distilled eau de vie at Delord is used in: Their blanche de armagnac (not aged in barrels)

What is the difference between Bas-Armagnac and Armagnac?

What is the difference between Haut-Armagnac and Bas-Armagnac? Bas-Armagnac is the northernmost part of Armagnac. Its name comes from the fact that it is quite simply the lowest geographical area in Armagnac: 60 to 120 metres altitude as compared to 150 to 200 metres altitude for Haut-Armagnac.

How long is Armagnac good for?

If it is sealed, you can keep it practically indefinitely as long as the cork or closure is checked or changed every 5 or 10 years. If you have opened it, it is best to keep it for 1 to 2 years maximum, otherwise the oxidation, although low, due to air entering the bottle, can change the taste.

How is Armagnac made?

Armagnac is made from high acidity white wine with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7 to 12 percent. The wine is distilled using a single distillation process in a continuous column still called an alembic armagnaçaise. Distillation must be complete by March 31 of the year following the harvest of the grapes.

What is the difference between Cognac and Armagnac?

The major difference between Cognac and Armagnac is the distillation. While Cognac is twice distilled using a pot still, Armagnac undergoes column distillation, though much different from the large, modern industrial stills often used to produce neutral spirits like vodka.

Whats better Armagnac or Cognac?

Some might argue that for the same reason, Armagnac has a fuller, more complex flavor than Cognac. Armagnac is often distilled to be lower in alcohol than Cognac. When it comes to aging, Cognac typically sits in Limousin/Tronçais oak barrels, while Armagnac can be also be aged in Gascon oak barrels.

What goes well with Armagnac?

It works well with smoked salmon, caviar, foie gras, cold meats, and lemon tart. Young armagnacs are used for flaming (shellfish, meats, patisseries) and sauces. A splash of armagnac can easily replace the vinegar in a vinaigrette. They work well with blue veined cheeses (Fourme, Roquefort).